IMMIGRATION

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Dubbo’s Gargi Ganguly, creator of ‘Chai and Chat’ migrant program, honoured with 2026 Regional Unity Medal

Recognising the unique challenges faced by migrants in regional areas, Gargi has worked tirelessly to ensure no one feels isolated.

Push for Hindi and Punjabi language in Victorian schools as 18 teachers start

Government figures, drawn from census data, show more than 170,000 Victorians speak Hindi and Punjabi.

Australia bans entry for Iranian passport holders on Visitor visa Subclass 600

Those already in Australia, in transit, or who are spouses, dependent children, or parents of Australian citizens or permanent residents are exempt.

Prof. Biman Prasad highlights diaspora ties as key to Fiji’s growth in investment and tourism

The event held from 22 to 24 March in Bengaluru has brought together political, business and academic figures of Indian origin to discuss issues ranging from artificial intelligence and climate change to trade and philanthropy.

Why leaving home may be the Pacific’s smartest move

Does anyone really think a Pacific country would be better off by not taking part in Australia’s PALM or PEV or New Zealand’s RSE and PAC/SQ?

Wijdan Almajidi and Hussein Dawood face home detention over years-long citizenship and identity scam

This case shows how sustained dishonesty can ripple across multiple systems and years.”

Fake nurse Harpreet Kaur’s ‘outright lies’ exposed as Adelaide court finds her guilty in ‘bogus’ registration case

Harpreet Kaur told the court she believed the certificate was legitimate and denied any intent to deceive her employer or authorities.

“We are all either migrants or descendants of migrants,” says Prime Minister Albanese as he honours Vietnamese Australians

The Prime Minister reflected on the broader significance of migration to Australia, noting that, aside from First Nations people, all Australians are either migrants or descendants of migrants.

“No matter what language you speak, or what faith you practice”: Prime Minister Albanese pledges fight against racism

The Albanese Government said it recognises both the historical and ongoing significance of the day.

Consulate says missing Holi performers may be in Auckland Sikh temples or Kiwi Indian houses

The spokesperson, who requested anonymity, described the situation as unprecedented in their two decades of diplomatic service and said efforts were under way to have the individuals identified and returned to India.

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Tariq Ramadan, Oxford Islamic scholar, convicted of rape in France and Switzerland

Ramadan was regularly featured in media outlets such as Al Jazeera, BBC, and other international platforms and was named by Foreign Policy magazine as one of the Top 100 Global Thinkers!

“A global crisis needs a national response”: Albanese urges calm as Iran conflict and inflation hit fuel supply

Speaking in Canberra on Friday, Albanese said Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle, a Category 4 system, was impacting the West Pilbara and Gascoyne coasts, while parts of northern Australia were still recovering from recent flooding.

Victoria taps footy to boost international student wellbeing

It forms part of the Study Melbourne Inclusion Program, which funds projects aimed at improving safety, wellbeing and social inclusion for international students living in the state.
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